C. 100-300 AD. Roman. Gold ring comprising D-shaped hoop and elliptical bezel with a carnelian setting. The setting bears an engraved male bust with short, curled hair, elegant facial features; he wears a toga, suggesting that he is a senator. This portrait may represent the one-time owner of this elegant piece. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 20.7mm / US: 11 / UK: V 1/2; 3.9g; Provenance: Property of a central London Ancient Art Gallery; previously obtained from a British private collection formed in the 1980s.